Freedom’s cry

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Chapter 2

Mal stared at the now blank screen and blinked. Before he could lift a finger the comm clicked on.

“Changing course for Shadow. ETA 7 hours.” There was chuckle. “Hey, Mal, I really like your mother.”

Mal sighed and rubbed hand over his forehead. “Is there anyone that weren’t listenin’?”

“Oh no, sir.” Zoë got to her feet, empty plate in hand. “We all heard just fine.”

Mal scowled fiercely.

“We get to meet your family, Captain?” Kaylee asked excitedly.

“Looks like, don’t it?” Mal drawled.

“I like your mother already,” Inara told him. “Actually it explains a lot.”

Mal scowled harder, making a vein in his forehead pop out. “Zoë, contact the Megase sisters. Tell ‘em we’ve been delayed. Their stuff ain’t going anywhere and we’ll get it to them, but for the moment we need weapons. More then even Jayne can think of.”

“Weapons?” Simon asked. “I thought you were going to talk your family out of rebelling.”

“Stubborn,” River piped up. “Won’t listen. Don’t follow plans. Needs so much taking care of.” She punched him in the arm.

“Ow! River, what was that for?”

For a second Mal could smile at River. She got it. She had said it herself after Early shot Simon. Family, they really take it out of you. “Girl’s got it in one. These folks been living with my Ma for some years. Tends to make a person ornery.”

Inara smiled. “Just like I was saying.”

Suddenly the scowl was back. Mal turned and stomped away.

“Mal?” Kaylee started after him.

Inara frowned and placed a restraining hand on her arm. “No, Kaylee, leave him. Perhap